Kimberly Hardy, PhD, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Supervisor
My approach to therapy is founded on the belief that clients are capable of making the changes needed to cultivate their life worth living. When clients start therapy this often feels impossible. I see your suffering; I will walk with you and guide you out of the suffering. Past clients would describe me as compassionate, sensitive and yet straightforward with some dry humor. In our work together, we will explore patterns of behavior, thoughts, and/or environmental patterns that contribute to your suffering. Sometimes, we will sit with the acceptance of those things & other times we will work on skills to change those things. I work with teens (15+), young adults, and adults around issues of suicidality, self-harm, emotion regulation (big emotions = big behaviors!), trauma, anxiety, and depression. As a veteran myself & someone who works in the first responder community, I have a special place in my heart for serving military affiliated personnel and first responders.
I have worked in community mental health, sexual assault advocacy, private practice, and crisis response for over 10 years. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavioral Activation, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and incorporating mindfulness into mental health therapy. Typically, in my work, I use evidence based practices with clients. However, a core belief of mine is that there are two experts in the room: the client and the therapist. You, the client, are an expert in yourself, and the therapist is the expert of the therapy. We will work together to provide you the best care for you.
Outside of work, I can be found on a long distance run, hiking in the PNW, globetrotting, or curled up with a novel.
Areas of Focus
Military/Veteran affiliated populations
First Responders
Trauma recovery
Suicidality/Self-harm
Managing “big emotions” and improving emotion regulation
Body image and disordered eating
Depression and anxiety
Stress and anxiety during life transitions
Women’s issues
Fees
$180 per 50-minute session. Payable by debit/credit card at time of service. I offer limited sliding scale spots.
Insurance
I am an in network provider with:
Aetna
Cigna
First Choice
Lifewise
Premera
TriWest
United Healthcare
Location
Telehealth appointments are available for clients anywhere in Washington. In person sessions will be available in the future.
Scheduling Information
Current openings available. I provide an initial 30-minute meet and greet tele-health consultation for us to determine if we are a good fit. If I am not the right fit for you, I will help you find someone who is. Please contact me via email at kimberly@resilientresp.com or by phone at 360-977-1486. Or, to learn more, visit resilientresp.com